Wichita Film Commission

Film in and around Wichita!

The Wichita Film Commission is a division of Visit Wichita. As a member of the Association of Film Commissioners International, we are here to assist with any questions or needs prior to or during filming.

Why film in Wichita?

The topography is varied and the horizons are vast

The communities are supportive and the people are kind

Kansas is a right-to-work state with hard-working crew and cast

Ease of transportation from one location to the next

All seasons for all settings

America's centralized melting pot of food, fun and folks

Historical reenactors with authentic handmade apparel and props

All things city life to down home country living-from urbanites to cowgirls

Affordability!

Where to film in Wichita:

Inner City

Small Towns

Farms and Ranches

Flint Hills

Gypsum Hills

Old Cowtown Museum

Wichita film permits

In the state of Kansas, no state permits required. In the City of Wichita, no permits are required. However, we recommend that you check with surrounding communities departments of safety or city hall for details on local ordinances. For those planning to use children, we recommend reviewing Kansas child labor laws.

Wichita Film Festival

We love Films! Every fall, Wichita hosts the Tallgrass Film Festival. Tallgrass showcases the best of independent cinema from around the globe, including documentary, narrative, world cinema, animation, LGBT, retrospective and premiering films. Rated as a "Top 10 Film Festival" by Livability.com and "The Best Under The Radar Film Festival" by Flavorwire, Tallgrass Film Festival fosters an appreciation of the cinematic arts by creating shared experiences around the medium of film.

Other film services provided:

Animals

Camera Operators

Catering

Crew and Personnel

Editing Facilities

Equipment Rental and Services

Historical and Technical Consultants

Liaison services with state agencies as well as private businesses and individuals

Lighting Directors and Designers

Location Scouting

Production Companies and Coordinators

Public Relations

Re-Enactment Groups

Security

Set Construction and Carpentry

Sound Recording Services

Transportation

Wardrobe Rental and Sale

The Wichita Film Commission is a division of Visit Wichita. If you have any questions please contact us at 800.288.9424 or wfc@visitwichita.com.